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Originally Posted by Apache
That is the way I will probably go. I sent an email to RBDigital, but have not had a reply yet. I was hoping she could use Alexa to download specific books directly from the library and listen to them.
Apache
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JSWolf said. The only way to easily listen to non-Audible/Kindle books is to use the Echo as a bluetooth speaker, which makes it no better than any other non-Alexa bluetooth speaker.
But, she can use Alexa to request audio dramatizations and public domain audiobooks from Alexa's built-in music apps, either directly or via podcasts. This requires a bit of tedious work searching through lots of podcasts for something she may like and then writing down the EXACT words she needs to say in order to get Alexa to play them.
There are other Alexa Skills (apps) that can also play audiobooks and shows. Just search through the
Alexa Skill Store under Music & Audio to find them.
Based on her age, I bet she likes big band music and old time radio shows. These are easily available using Alexa. I do it all the time.
BBC Radio is still big into audio dramatizations of audiobooks and audio shows (drama, comedy, etc). These can be requested using Alexa's built-in TuneIn app.
Built-in Music Apps
* Prime Music
* iHeartRadio
* TuneIn
* Apple Music
* Apple Podcasts
* Deezer
* Pandora
* Radio.com
* SiriusXM
* Spotify
* TIDAL
* Vevo
I'm sure I'm overlooking something, but this is a good start if you're so inclined to do the legwork.